Colton, J.H. "Colton's Wisconsin" 1866

J.H. Colton. "Colton's Wisconsin." With inset "Vicinity of Milwaukee."

New York: G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co. 1866. 15 5/8 x 12 3/4. Lithograph. Full original hand-coloring. With decorative strap work border.  Full margins. Very good condition. 

In the mid-nineteenth century, the center of map publishing in America moved from Philadelphia to New York. The Colton publishing firm played a large role in this shift. This map of Wisconsin, with its fine detail, is a strong example of their successful work. The map presents the counties with contrasting pastel shades, and includes depictions of towns, roads, railroads, rivers, and some topography. Each feature is labeled neatly, and the information given extends to beyond the borders of the state.